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Job Description

Position Title:

Operational Excellence Manager - Recycling

Pay Rate:

$125,900 – 167,800

_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._

**Category/Shift** :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Ave.

Memphis, TN

**Scope:** Critical high impact, high visibility role on the Recycling Plant Leadership Lead team and will report directly to GM of North America. Key catalyst in the development and execution of the Recycling business strategy to drive safety and operational excellence in order to to enhance profitable growth across 13 sites & over 300+ employees. The ideal candidate will value safety of all else, have related operational and analytical experience, and have ability to influence across various functions and levels.

The Job You Will Perform:

+ Direct contributor to deploying safety excellence standards across plant system, including 5S and TIFRA.

+ Facilitate the development, execution, and tracking of operational initiatives within Recycling to support the business strategy

+ Identify trends, risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities using data analytics via a Daily Management System to support the execution of the business strategy.

+ Support the development and prioritization of capital projects and tracking performance of investments

+ Other duties as assigned

+ This job will be based in Memphis but will require frequent travel (50%+) to Recycling sites across the US.

The Skills You Will Bring:

+ BS/BA in Related Field

+ Preferred 5 years’ experience in a Recycling business -Site Leadership, Operations

+ Experience with equipment maintenance planning and operational efficiency metrics (e.g., Daily Management Systems, Reliability, Lean Manufacturing)

+ Data analytics skills, including strong familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or ERP/MES systems

+ The ability to collect, analyze, and present complex data in a clear and compelling manner

+ Business Acumen

+ Action oriented

+ Collaboration

+ Drive for results

+ Resourcefulness

+ Optimizes Work Processes

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package competitive in the market according to the level of the position.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re **Proud to be IP** .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

_International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact_** **[email protected]_** **_or (877) 973-3919._

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

**Job Identification** 2000759

**Job Schedule** Full time